Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

A sum of N880bn yearly needed for road maintenance The Minister of State for Works, Mohammed Goroyo A sum of N880bn yearly needed for road maintenance * … ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient roadways nationwide. The Minister of State for Works, Mohammed Goroyo, on Monday, declared that the Nigerian government must spend approximately N880 billion for the maintenance of the federal road network across the country. This is just as the Managing Director of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency, Chukwuemeka Abbasi, said that the template for deducting the road user charge from the prices of petrol and diesel has never…

WHO partners TY Danjuma Foundation by signing $2.26m deal to improve health The WHO Representative in Nigeria, Dr Walter Mulombo and the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of TY Danjuma Foundation, Lieutenant General Theophilus Danjuma during the signing of the agreement. Photo credit: WHO WHO partners TY Danjuma Foundation by signing $2.26m deal to improve health “… vision will drive measurable progress in addressing the needs of our most vulnerable populations.” The World Health Organization in the African Region and TY Danjuma Foundation have signed a landmark $2.26m agreement to strengthen Nigeria’s national health priorities over the next decade. The partnership,…

Lagos Government boosts productivity by opening application for N150m Agrithon competition Lagos Government boosts productivity by opening application for N150m Agrithon competition The Lagos State Government through its Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems has officially launched the application portal for the Lagos Agrithon 2025 for youths in the state. The state’s commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms Abisola Olusanya, disclosed this at a press briefing on Monday in Lagos. Lagos Agrithon is an agricultural hackathon that provides a unique platform for startups to pitch their groundbreaking solutions to get access to funding, potential investors, mentorship and enhanced visibility…

Nigeria produces only 700,000 metric tonnes of milk, spends over $1.5bn to import Nigeria produces only 700,000 metric tonnes of milk, spends over $1.5bn to import * EU dairy companies are already investing in Nigeria as a way of meeting up with expectations. As Nigeria marked the 2025 World Milk Day, the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, revealed that the country spends over $1.5 billion annually on dairy imports due to a significant gap between local production and demand. Speaking at the World Milk Day Conference held in Abuja, the Minister stated that while Nigeria consumes about 1.6 million…

Bishop Abioye speaks to men wearing earrings, plaiting hair David Olatunji Abioye Bishop Abioye speaks to men wearing earrings, plaiting hair * Urges both sex to maintain the way God made them. The Pastor of Living World Conquerors Global Assembly, Bishop David Abioye, has criticised men who wear earrings and plait their hair like women. While delivering a sermon to his congregation, as seen in a video, Abioye wondered why a man would want to wear the appearance of a woman. He admonished men to dress in a presentable manner that would set them apart and command respect. The cleric…

MSM aims for multi-billion dollar investment in cement, competes Dangote, Lafarge, Bua, others MSM aims for multi-billion dollar investment in cement, competes Dangote, Lafarge, Bua, others … saying the new cement plant will be developed in four phases. Nigerian conglomerate MSM Group is ramping up its footprint in the country’s critical industrial sectors, unveiling multi-billion dollar investments in the cement industry as part of an ambitious expansion strategy. The move is designed to position the company as a formidable competitor to established industry giants such as Dangote, Lafarge, BUA, and Mangal Cement. MSM Group’s latest investments signal a broader strategy…

Rite Foods Attends To 2,000 Pupils In Lagos, Ogun, Abuja; Donates Educational Materials From Left: Ismail Ganiyu, Head, Human Resources; with Ekuma Eze, Head, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability; Olalere Jamal Olawale, Production Supervisor, all of Rite Foods Limited; and Idris Mukailia Olakunle, Head Teacher, Moslem Primary School, Ososa, Ogun State; during the donation of school bags and exercise books by Rite Foods Limited to pupils of Moslem Primary School, on Wednesday, 28th May 2025, as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative in commemorating the Children’s Day celebration. Not less than 2,000 school bags and 4,000 exercise books were…

BBNaija’s Queen Mercy Says Marriage Intact, Displaced Rumours BBNaija’s Queen Mercy Says Marriage Intact, Displaced Rumour * Just taking care of my marriage. Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) star, Queen Mercy Atang, has finally addressed the swirling rumours suggesting that her marriage may be in trouble. Speculation about a possible crisis in her marriage intensified after fans noticed that Queen had deleted her wedding photos from Instagram and had also unfollowed her husband on the platform, moves that quickly fueled concerns and online chatter. However, speaking in a viral video on her IG page, Atang said; “I was trying to…

UNITY BANK, AFRIGO EXPLORE COOPERATION TO DEEPEN ACCESS TO ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS  L-R: Mr. Wale Ogunride, Zonal Head, Lagos and South West, Unity Bank Plc; Ebehijie Momoh, Managing Director, AfriGo; Mr. Ebenezer Kolawole, Managing Director/CEO, Unity Bank Plc; and Mr. Ugo Obasi, Chief Operating Officer, AfriGo during AfriGo team’s visit to Unity Bank Head office recently. Unity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing electronic payment adoption and financial inclusion by partnering with domestic card scheme provider, AfriGo, to boost card usage across its retail customer segments. This pledge was made during a high-level strategic business engagement held at Unity…

FG announces Friday, Monday public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha celebration File photo: Sallah rams FG announces Friday, Monday public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha celebration The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. This was announced by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on behalf of the Federal Government on Monday. The minister congratulated all Muslims in Nigeria and the Diaspora on the occasion, urging the Ummah to continue to embody the spirit of sacrifice, obedience, and faith as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be…